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At Jam Session courses, thanks to the Whisper radio guide, the first descent takes on exceptional importance, because the students, with the radio and earphones, hear the instructor's instructions. The first recommendation is not to start cold at supersonic speed, even the best and experienced riders! Instead, at reduced speed, we make small and very round curves almost as if we wanted to close the curve by returning with the tips towards the climb ...
Tuesday 8 March 2022 3 minutes reading time
The warm-up can thus become a general review of all the most important things, a fantastic reminder of actions and sensations suggested gradually with the Whisper radio, changing focus every 10-12 curves.
Here is a list of possible focuses: 1) We make large movements to regain the gradualness of muscular tensions, always giving roundness to the curves and increasing the strength progressively, avoiding discontinuities. 2) To be sure of the support grip on the external ski, trying load, grip and progressiveness in the intensity of muscle tension. 3) Now let's pay attention to the inside ski, which must be light, then let the inside knee rise while keeping the ski in contact with the ground. 4) The shoulders and chest let's push them down towards the slope in order to maintain centrality during the development of the curve. 5) Now let's concentrate on the pole, on the coordination of preparation and support. 6) Arriving on steep terrain, again roundness of the curve, strong outside and light inside and always supported to the ground lightly. 7) We try to give a good development to the inclination of the feet and ankles with the malleoli inside the curve as points of m atite who want to write in the snow.
We arrived at the bottom of the descent and did a great review of actions and sensations, many beautiful curves without risks and perfectly warming our body, finding the necessary confidence to start our day in the best possible way. ? I remind you www.jam.it for information on programs and courses in the four seasons!
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